FrFan Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Though guys like ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli have tried to make much ado about the decision of the Washington Redskins to host a pre-draft visit with quarterback JaMarcus Russell, we (and others) have pointed out that teams have the ability to bring in up to 30 incoming rookies prior to the draft.For the Redskins, who typically add most of their new players via free agency, it doesn't hurt to bring these guys in and show them a good time at a first-rate facility. Events like that tend to stay with a young guy, especially if he ends up being drafted by a team that has a lesser building and/or a more careful approach to the spending of money. So now Russell and the other guys who came to Redskins Park and are later drafted by someone else will become unwitting ambassadors for the organization. NFL players spend plenty of time with each other in the locker room and on the practice field; the 30 guys who came to town in 2007 could end up saying very positive things about the organization in front of teammates who are coming up for free agency in 2008. In four years some of the players who came to town now will become free agents, too. And if, as we suspect, the 'Skins roll out the red carpet (and the pink shrimp) for the incoming draft picks, those guys will remember fondly their trip to D.C. when the time comes to pick a new team. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJD2 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 So now Russell and the other guys who came to Redskins Park and are later drafted by someone else will become unwitting ambassadors for the organization. NFL players spend plenty of time with each other in the locker room and on the practice field; the 30 guys who came to town in 2007 could end up saying very positive things about the organization in front of teammates who are coming up for free agency in 2008. In four years some of the players who came to town now will become free agents, too. And if, as we suspect, the 'Skins roll out the red carpet (and the pink shrimp) for the incoming draft picks, those guys will remember fondly their trip to D.C. when the time comes to pick a new team. Never thought about that angle but it makes sense. Just like in the business world, networking matters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokieskins1 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 good find, thats a pretty cool way of looking at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath81 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I often wondered about this, why teams do it. If you're the skins and you bring Russel in, why not (in casual conversation) say to him, "what bothers you most about a particular defense?" He responds, "The 3-4 when they bring the linebacker off the end". I think what I'm saying is, you can get a feel for what bothers a player by bringing them in. Could be beneficial during the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 wow, PFT actually wrote a good article. I'm impressed, I hope hell isn't freezing over though. That is a good perspective on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheU2689 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I really like this actually, bring in players you have no chance of drafting, or have no interests in drafting. But show them a good time, and let them tell everyone how awesome are facility is. Thats pretty damn smart. Maybe thats why everyone wants to come here..........or it could just be the 40 million dollar paychecks:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceviker Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Very interesting way to look at it - I never even thought of it! Say JC turns out to be a dud (which we all obviously pray he does not!). 3 years later, maybe JaMarcus is fed up with Oakland. Maybe he remembers how nice Dan treated him and is like you know what Al, trade me to Washington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I just hope this article does something to help those who believe they know it all on these boards think twice before going off on a rant. This isn't the only "idea" we as fans miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Gee, this all sounds so familiar. I guess great minds really do think alike. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3672376#post3672376 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyaSkins28 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 i never thought about it this way. kind of cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 If he comes our fans will split into, KEEP JASON, and PUT IN RUSSELL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I want all the players in the NFL to want to play here. If this is an approach that Snyder takes for getting the best employees, then I am down for it. We want all the best players to want to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&W Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 JaMarcus Russell would be a great pick for Washington, much as I hate to say it. Those of us who watch SEC football on a regular basis know he is a real specimen, unlike Campbell, who never showed the tools in college to prove he can be a good QB in the NFL like Russell has. Russell reminds me of a bigger, stronger Donovan McNabb with a little less mobility but a better arm. Both can really stand in the pocket and take a hit, though Russell doesnt puss out on a regular basis.... Campbell reminds me of Akili Smith. QBs who put up one stellar season of stats (arguably due to having great offenses around them), can move around well both in and out of the pocket, but lack the accuracy and mental capacity to suceed at the next level. Russell will be good, and I hope he stays far away from the East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'm glad I was sitting down when I read this. Otherwise I may have fallen down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 JaMarcus Russell would be a great pick for Washington, much as I hate to say it. Those of us who watch SEC football on a regular basis know he is a real specimen, unlike Campbell, who never showed the tools in college to prove he can be a good QB in the NFL like Russell has.Russell reminds me of a bigger, stronger Donovan McNabb with a little less mobility but a better arm. Both can really stand in the pocket and take a hit, though Russell doesnt puss out on a regular basis.... Campbell reminds me of Akili Smith. QBs who put up one stellar season of stats (arguably due to having great offenses around them), can move around well both in and out of the pocket, but lack the accuracy and mental capacity to suceed at the next level. Russell will be good, and I hope he stays far away from the East Mental capacity to succeed at the next level? Jason Campbell definately does not lack "mental capacity." Perhaps you lack the mental capacity to understand that in 6 years, Campbell has played in 6 different offenses. That's pretty impressive. Jason Campbell strikes me as a Donovan McNabb. besides, Jason has the things you can't measure, intangibles. He is cool, collected, and a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 wow, i never thought of it like that. It makes perfect sense. I wonder if Snyder is actually thinking like that or if he's actually interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talk show host Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Never thought about that angle but it makes sense. Just like in the business world, networking matters... thats a very old "article" they just reposted. nothing new there. pft had that up a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&W Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Mental capacity to succeed at the next level? Jason Campbell definately does not lack "mental capacity." Perhaps you lack the mental capacity to understand that in 6 years, Campbell has played in 6 different offenses. That's pretty impressive. Jason Campbell strikes me as a Donovan McNabb. besides, Jason has the things you can't measure, intangibles. He is cool, collected, and a leader. There is almost no comparison whatsoever to McNabb, from either a physical or ability standpoint. And who says Campbell has great leadership skills? Because he stepped up and willed his team to win ONCE in two seasons worth of starts at Auburn? The Sugar Bowl game against Virginia Tech somehow defined his college career to many, despite the fact that it was his #1 defense, the best offensive line in college football and the two top 5 picks behind him that contributed to that great 2004 campaign moreso than Campbell did. Hell, Campbell was only the 5th best player ON HIS OWN OFFENSE, that tells you how stacked they were. Everyone outside of Alabama is still wondering how the Hell he received SEC player of the year over Brown and Cadillac, not to mention several other players who deserved it moreso than him. Russell, on the other hand, is a monster of a man who play exceptionally well despite having little in the way of a running game and only having having one true go-to player in his offense (Bowe). He just has more natural tools at his disposal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasRoane Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Excellent point. Sooo....our FO is crazy after all ... like a FOX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Campbell reminds me of Akili Smith. QBs who put up one stellar season of stats (arguably due to having great offenses around them), can move around well both in and out of the pocket, but lack the accuracy and mental capacity to suceed at the next level. Wow, that sounds an awful lot like Russell. Except of course that LSU averaged a half yard more per carry in Russell's senior season than Auburn did in Campbell's. And, oh yeah, Campbell was throwing to household names Courtney Taylor (2004 was easily his best season and he is expected to go late in the 2nd day this year) and Devin Aromashodu (7th round pick last year) while Russell was handcuffed by having to throw to scrubs Dwayne Bowe (projected 1st round draft pick) and Craig Davis (projected to go in the 2nd round). Jason Campbell had a better QB rating as a senior and Jason Campbell had a better QB rating as a junior. Did I mention that Campbell's lack of accuracy was so acute that he had a higher completion percentage than Russell both years and a higher yards per attempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Russell, on the other hand, is a monster of a man who play exceptionally well despite having little in the way of a running game and only having having one true go-to player in his offense (Bowe). He just has more natural tools at his disposal Running game comparison Auburn 2004 553-2,383 yds, 27 TDs, 4.3 ypc LSU 2006 450-2,155 yds, 25 TDs, 4.8 ypc Yeah, that's very little in the way of a running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGibbsThickandthin Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Running game comparisonAuburn 2004 553-2,383 yds, 27 TDs, 4.3 ypc LSU 2006 450-2,155 yds, 25 TDs, 4.8 ypc Yeah, that's very little in the way of a running game. Do not let the facts get in the way of a good argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilbone13 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Good find. That's a crafty approach that could benefit in 3-4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&W Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Running game comparisonAuburn 2004 553-2,383 yds, 27 TDs, 4.3 ypc LSU 2006 450-2,155 yds, 25 TDs, 4.8 ypc Yeah, that's very little in the way of a running game. Please, tell me this is in jest Quick, without looking, name me either one of LSU's featured backs last year, neither of whom even gained 450 yards or scored more than 6 TDs On the flip side, in 2004, Ronnie Brown ran for 913 yards and 8 TDs, and Cadillac Williams ran for 1,165 yards and 12 TDs. Oh, and both were top 5 picks. Now, if you want to make the argument that LSU's run game took just as much pressure off Russell as Auburn's did Campbell, you go right on ahead. I will not stop you :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&W Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Jason Campbell had a better QB rating as a senior and Jason Campbell had a better QB rating as a junior. That's the point :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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